History

Due to a shortage of grain (wheat and corn)-various regulations are issued covering planting and harvesting, selling and prices, and conditions and wages of laborers. This applies especially to the Valley of San Bartolome. Declarations of quantities of wheat and corn harvested are given, along with the value. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Joseph petitions the official of the Caxa of San Diego, capitan Juan Pelayo, to purchase 6 sites ganados majores which are part of the Indian village of San Ignacio. He cites fact that the decline in population has left these lands now unowned by Indians. The Indians are shared encomienda by Antonio de Oliveras and Francisco del Villar. Finally arrangements made and sites are purchased. (R. Davis) (1975)

Don Diego appeals to governor of N. Viscaya for permission to buy an extra 30 cargos of flour for his hacienda. The governor Don Gabriel del Castillo responds favorably. ((R. Davis) (1975)

Order from governor concerning regulation of Carts. No Carts to enter Valle of San Bartolome unless licenced on Pain of fine of 500 pesos and or 10 days in jail plus 10 pesos a day for costs. Followed by statements of notification (15) of various owners of Carts and mules who paid to register. (R. Davis) (1975)

In testimony capitan Joaquin tells story of how capitan Manuel was apparently murdered by 4 sons of Luissa who visited the home of Manuel. A Series of 4 questions is drawn up and given to Luissa and her sons. Testimony also by Francisco de Ojeda. A doctors report on body of Manuel finally declares he died of old age and that the Indians are innocent. (R. Davis) (1975)

Begins a policy statement of governor on mulattoes, Indians, Negroes and all slaves. Warning against mistreatment of colored and calling for testimony either open or secret. Sets out proper punishment terms for jail and fines. Note that is was read aloud in Plaza. Pedro and Melchor break into fr. Simons house (Juan also involved). Juan, Pedro, Melchor jailed. Final settlement appears as accounting of value of goods taken (60 pesos) and implies payment. (R. Davis) (1975)

Excellent will-good inventory with prices. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Residencia ordered by Isidro*) (1976)

Field reports on Indian raids. (T. Barnes) (1976

Canito Charged with murder and robbery as leader of combined band of Indians (Pimas, Jocomes, xuma and Janos). His state appointed lawyer does well, getting the sentence reduced from death to 2 years at hard labor, by appealing to the governor. An excellent example of Spanish judicial system and how Indians were treated in it. Part of his salvation is his conversion to catholocism while in jail. (T. Barnes) (1976)